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Summer has hit Hinckley this week, just as the school holidays have arrived, with temperatures hitting highs of 27°C today and the heatwave expected to last well into this week.

But while it's more than welcome during the day, one of the downsides of the soaring temperatures are those stifling hot nights, when sleep seems like an impossibility, leaving you tired and irritable the next day.

Here are 10 top tips to keep you cool and get you to sleep, rather than be hot and bothered, counting sheep.

1. Keep a cool head

Getting frustrated and restless because you're hot only generates more heat and keeps you up longer. Keep a cool head by lying still - only by accepting the heat can you move your mind and body closer to sleep.

2. Frozen bedding

When bedroom temperatures soar drastically, action is often needed. Pop your sheets and pillows into bags and put them in a freezer ready for bedtime.